What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Counselor Trainee position at Pennington County?
The Addiction Counselor Trainee provides comprehensive researched-based counseling functions to individuals/families afflicted with substance use disorders under the supervision of a Licensed Addiction Counselor or Clinical Supervisor.
Our Addiction Treatment Services Team is a part of a larger effort to provide comprehensive resources under the Care Campus to those in our community seeking or sentenced to drug or alcohol treatment to improve their quality of life.
This full-time, benefited opportunity is open to those with a desire to serve your community and gain valuable experience to become an addiction counselor. Entry level hourly rate of pay is commensurate with licensure level.
Addiction counselors will work varied hours to include evening and weekend hours as need to provide client individual and group services.
The 2025 starting wage for this position will increase to $24.03.
Paid On-the-Job Training
Advancement Opportunities
South Dakota State Retirement System PENSION, 6% employer match, vested after 3 years
11 Paid Holidays Annually
80 Paid Vacation Hours after the first year/ 120 Paid Vacation Hours after the second year
80 Paid Sick Hours Annually
Bereavement Leave
Time and a Half Working Pay on Holidays Overtime Opportunities
Time of Service Bonuses
Federal Student Aid Forgiveness
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Plans with HSA Option
Blues 365 Discount Program
Delta Dental Insurance
Avesis Vision Insurance
$20,000 employer-paid employee life coverage
Voluntary Life Coverage
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Options
Connections Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Gym
YMCA Discounts
Wellness Offerings and Employee Incentive Challenges
Chaplain Program
Employee Referral Program
Our Addiction Treatment Services Team is a part of a larger effort to provide comprehensive resources under the Care Campus to those in our community seeking or sentenced to drug or alcohol treatment to improve their quality of life.
This full-time, benefited opportunity is open to those with a desire to serve your community and gain valuable experience to become an addiction counselor. Entry level hourly rate of pay is commensurate with licensure level.
Addiction counselors will work varied hours to include evening and weekend hours as need to provide client individual and group services.
The 2025 starting wage for this position will increase to $24.03.
- Demonstrating competent skills in delivering the 12-core functions (screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and recordkeeping and consultation) of chemical dependency counseling services to individuals/families afflicted with substance use disorders.
- Assisting in ensuring the compliance with pertinent federal, state, and local regulations.
- Reinforcing clinical programming and staff adherence to ethical practices.
- Maintaining and modeling a close collaborative working relationship with community resources to ensure quality care is being provided.
- Demonstrating knowledge in the fidelity of evidence-based practices within all levels of programming.
- Attending meetings and completing trainings as required.
- Adhering to Sheriff’s Office policies.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.
- HS Diploma or GED required.
- 1-year experience working in the addictions field.
- Must meet the minimum education and direct supervision hours to meet state certification standards. Requirements for Certified or Licensed Addiction Counselor must be met within five years of obtaining a Trainee License.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a South Dakota State Licensed Addiction Counselor License and a valid South Dakota Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.
Paid On-the-Job Training
Advancement Opportunities
South Dakota State Retirement System PENSION, 6% employer match, vested after 3 years
11 Paid Holidays Annually
80 Paid Vacation Hours after the first year/ 120 Paid Vacation Hours after the second year
80 Paid Sick Hours Annually
Bereavement Leave
Time and a Half Working Pay on Holidays Overtime Opportunities
Time of Service Bonuses
Federal Student Aid Forgiveness
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Plans with HSA Option
Blues 365 Discount Program
Delta Dental Insurance
Avesis Vision Insurance
$20,000 employer-paid employee life coverage
Voluntary Life Coverage
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Options
Connections Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Gym
YMCA Discounts
Wellness Offerings and Employee Incentive Challenges
Chaplain Program
Employee Referral Program
Salary : $24
